Re: Don't buy Micoshaft branded hardware - it won't work with Linux

On 2008-11-01, 7 <> wrote:
> Don't buy Micoshaft branded hardware - it won't work with Linux.
>
> Instead buy more generic brands that works with more OSes.
> Save hours of grind getting things to work by checking
> web sites for harware compatibility.
>
I use MS and Logitech products with Mepis and they work flawlessly. My
mouse is a Logitech wireless unit and while I am not currently using an
MS keyboard, I have before with no issues. All the bells and whistles
didn't work, but who cares.

Advertisements

JohnTheGeek wrote:
> On 2008-11-01, 7 <> wrote:
>> Don't buy Micoshaft branded hardware - it won't work with Linux.
>>
>> Instead buy more generic brands that works with more OSes.
>> Save hours of grind getting things to work by checking
>> web sites for harware compatibility.
>>
> I use MS and Logitech products with Mepis and they work flawlessly. My
> mouse is a Logitech wireless unit and while I am not currently using an
> MS keyboard, I have before with no issues. All the bells and whistles
> didn't work, but who cares.
>
I got a Microsoft wireless keyboard/mouse for free, no troubles with linux.
Did not take the time to assign all the extra keys, though.
No magic in (ab)using Microsoft branded hardware - you know, it is NOT built
by Microsoft, after all

Advertisements

JohnTheGeek <> wrote in news:geirs6$fi6$1
@registered.motzarella.org:
> I use MS and Logitech products with Mepis and they work flawlessly. My
> mouse is a Logitech wireless unit and while I am not currently using an
> MS keyboard, I have before with no issues. All the bells and whistles
> didn't work, but who cares.

He's talking specifically about computers that were designed for Vista, and
he's right. You also can't run any other form of Windows on them, because
the hardware is "Vista compatible" and the manufacturers agreed not to
write drivers for any other OS.

It was a rather lame ploy by Microsoft to try and force out not only Linux,
but to force Windows users to ditch XP. We all know how successful it was.

Share This Page

Welcome to Velocity Reviews!

Welcome to the Velocity Reviews, the place to come for the latest tech news and reviews.

Please join our friendly community by clicking the button below - it only takes a few seconds and is totally free. You'll be able to chat with other enthusiasts and get tech help from other members.
Sign up now!